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what is this symbol on the alif character ? The pronounciation in different cases

That is called hamzat al-wasl, which means that in normal cases the alif is, as you were told, silent. Some styles will write the symbol above the alif, but others will just leave the alif unmarked: ...
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missing tashdeed in othmani script

They are identical. When you have the letter waw (و) following a tanween (تنوين), the rule is to apply idgham (إدغام). Idgham in recitation means pronunciation of both that tanween with a nasal n ...
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Skipping a mosque for another

Assalamu alaikum Youssouf, According to a fatwa in islamweb (http://fatwa.islamweb.net), there is nothing wrong in skipping a close mosque to a further one if you feel more focused in your prayer in ...
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Where can I find Arabic Quran recitation resources such as audio without Tajweed?

The problem with your question is that scholars say it's not allowed to recite the Quran without at least "the odor" of tajweed, so it's not allowed to read it as you would read any text. This applies ...
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In Salat what mispronunciations are acceptable?

In Islam acts are based on intention. You didn't intend to do that so your prayer is valid. You wanted to pronounce in rightly but mispronounced it. But your intent was right. The prophet [saw] said: ...
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How to pronounce هُوَ in Surah Al-Hashr (59/22)?

The ج sign after َهُو indicates that this is a position for waqf jaa'iz (permissible pausing/rest) according the tajweed rules of riwayat Hafs 'an' Asim. This means you have the choice to pause (which ...
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What Should I Do When I See This Symbol in Quran

Assalamualaikum, Alhamdulillah, I can answer your question, brother (or sister). You should stop reading for a second in this symbol but can't breathe (you should hold your breath). Click here to hear ...
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Ending an aya (or pausing) on the letter haa

It seems to me that you are neither an Arabic speaker nor have a basic level in understanding Arabic. As what you suggest would rotate an Arabic linguist in his grave if he could. Let me explain your ...
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Ending an aya (or pausing) on the letter haa

I just opened the Quran on my phone and I see after the 'ha' there is an silent Alif or 'Laam'(Not 100% sure). Anyway the ending letter becomes that Alif so reading the 'ha' is correct. In some other ...
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Do Arabs really speak with lengthened sounds?

Reciting the Quran is not an everyday conversation it is a ceremonial recital. Arabs might not elongate sounds that much in conversations but they do embellish words when reciting. In English ...
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Do Arabs really speak with lengthened sounds?

I think it's because the madd is actually based on how the prophet would recite the Quran in his tilawah.
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I am confused about two different stopping signs, used at same point in different Mushaf of Quran

According to the books I looked at, the meaning of صلے is given as an allowed stop but not recommended. This means you can stop if you wish but it is better to continue. Secondly, لا means "don't ...
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How to pronounce هُوَ in Surah Al-Hashr (59/22)?

When pausing in Arabic, the last letter's vowel can be ignored and be pronounced as a stop. Meaning as if it had a sukoon on it. For example if the phrase is: إِلاَّ هُوَ The هُوَ can be ...
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Is it allowed to erase Harakat or Waqf marks from the Quran?

Strictly speaking none of these signs are part of the qur'an or the (original rasm of the) Moshaf. You must know that the qur'an is the orally transmitted word of Allah it is not a physical book. The ...
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How should I practise Arabic in order to read Quran?

You can use Hinative app to practice arabic. There are many native speakers who would love to help you. Also, I find Memrise Basic Arabic course very useful.
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